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WMMHC now under AWARE Inc.’s suite of services. We are pleased to share that AWARE Inc. and Western Montana Mental Health Center (WMMHC) have joined together to build an even stronger foundation of care for the communities we serve, both large and small. Through AWARE’s acquisition of WMMHC, we are committed to ensuring that every client continues to receive the compassionate, consistent support they rely on. This unification enables our teams to collaborate more closely, expand access to services, and maintain continuity of care for all. Together, we will enhance efficiency, support our dedicated staff, and deepen our positive impact across Montana’s communities. The new, expanded AWARE now employs 1200 individuals and serves 12,000 clients across all 56 counties.

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Laura's Story I have struggled with some fashion of addiction since I was 13. It started with an eating disorder. I was anorexic and then later on, bulimic. I struggled privately with that for a number of years. I started drinking in high school as a way to fit in. I never felt comfortable in my skin, as if I didn’t know who I was. It was like there was somebody I was seeking, so that was my identity for a long time. My brother took his own life when I was 10. He was 14. That was difficult; it’s still difficult. I think that was a catalyst for things. I think my struggle with addiction would have happened eventually anyway but I think that’s how the battle began. I drank a little bit in high school and my drinking really took off my senior year. I went to college and continued my drinking spree. I managed to do well academically, but I just couldn’t quite handle everyday life. I suffered from anxiety and depression, but I didn’t know that because I’d never sought any help. As the years progressed, my drinking and eating disorder got worse, never better. I began drinking every night. I waited tables in the evenings and would then go to the bars afterwards; wake up; go to school; go to work, and then go out again. I was burning the candle at both ends. This continued on in some fashion for many years. I desperately wanted and needed treatment for my eating disorder, so I went when I was 26. My father had taken his life a few months prior. This was a big catalyst and I hit a rock bottom of sorts, but I didn’t see the issue as also being addicted to alcohol. On my intake eval form at the treatment center, they asked me about substance abuse issues. All the questions they asked, I identified with, but drinking was my last safeguard and I was certainly not going to give that up. While in treatment, I vowed to myself that when I returned home I wouldn’t drink. This declaration was to the satisfaction of my family who frequently showed concern about my drinking, which was highly insulting to me. I didn’t realize how obvious my problem had become to everyone else but me. My dad had a lot of mental health issues and never sought any help, which was a big factor in my decision to do so and then to focus on recovery. It was important to me because it wasn’t something he did. Admitting he (or I later on) needed help felt taboo and had a certain stigma attached. When I finally chose to admit I couldn’t do this on my own, I could see how different his life could have been if he had asked for help. I desperately wanted to have a happy life. The only way I could get remotely close to it was by chasing it through addiction and over time even that couldn’t bring relief. But, there was just a small glimpse of hope I held on to. It was a feeling of joy, true happiness, and that all the heaviness could be lifted. I didn’t know how I could ever possibly get to it, but I knew it was out there somewhere. After going to treatment, I got into a relationship with a recovering alcoholic. I still didn’t think I had a drinking problem. We lived together for a while. I didn’t have a job, so I just starting drinking and smoking cigarettes all day. I would try and sober up by the time he got home. I managed to do that for about six months or so and then things gradually got worse. I started hiding alcohol around the house and started drinking 24 hours a day. I would go through a liter of vodka every day or so. I would just mix it in with Gatorade to keep a constant “drunk” throughout the day. Eventually, I was admitted to the hospital to detox, and then took a trip to the psychiatric unit. I felt pretty hopeless. I didn’t want to live anymore. I wasn’t necessarily suicidal; I was just hopeless. Living just felt like too much effort and trouble. To help remedy my despair, I attended the Recovery Center of Missoula and it was a really good experience but I still wasn’t mentally in a place where I had fully accepted the entire realm of recovery. After my second round of treatment, I stayed sober for about a month before relapsing. I drank all day and then really went off the deep end and felt I really was hopeless. So, I started to cut my forearms and passed out. In the meantime, I had been talking to my sister on the phone and told her I was going to “end it.” No one knew my exact location and the worry and horror I put so many through that night is still difficult for me to fathom. At the time, I felt as though they weren’t the ones with the problem, so how could they possibly understand? I really hurt my family and I had no idea the extent to which they felt shattered until I began my recovery. After my relapse, I was again admitted to a psychiatric ward. I’d burnt all my bridges, but my mother had allowed me to come back once I was released. I ended up in a hotel room down in Missoula. I hid out there until they found me and once again dropped me off at the Recovery Center of Missoula. And that time, getting help stuck. It was then that I could finally connect with that glimpse of happiness that I had sought for so long, and I have continued to build upon that glimpse of a good life since my sobriety date of April 7, 2014. After my last round at treatment, I landed in the Hands of Hope house and living with other newly sober people truly helped save my life. They directly and indirectly helped me build a foundation for my recovery. Also, being active in a 12-step program has been instrumental in my survival. I have seen others that struggled addiction and other mental health issues lose those battles. Hearing the detriments of relapsing again and witnessing others was/is difficult to watch. However, being witness to both successful and unsuccessful sobriety helps keep me sober. There have been a lot of challenges in recovery. I had to file for bankruptcy. I had to foreclose on my house. Someone I dated took his life shortly after I broke it off. I really took that personally-like it was my fault. Drinking to overcome the shame and guilt was enticing. Through the network of support I had built, I knew numbing my fears and emotions wouldn’t help. That, in fact, there was a chance I wouldn’t survive. There was also a period in sobriety when I allowed all the important aspects of my recovery to fade away. Because I was slowly allowing this disease to win, I lost sight of how important following a 12-step program, attending the Recovery Center, and asking for help were. One of my flaws is that I can get bored. Or, I can feel like life is almost too good so that I self-sabotage. So, identifying my triggers and using tools that I have learned in recovery is detrimental. Maintaining a solution that works for me, finding connectivity in friendship and in my surroundings, and being the luckiest dog mom in the world helps keep me sober. I now give myself permission to be happy. I give myself permission to go out and enjoy the day. I give myself permission to go swimming, to take my dog for walks, and I give myself permission to be myself in front of other people and to feel comfortable doing that. I now understand I’m the only one that can ultimately give myself permission. And, I’m the only one who, by isolating myself from the important things in life, can take that permission away. Over time, life gets better. It’s difficult sometimes to see where I was and where I am now. I know life isn’t perfect. It won’t always be easy. It’s just so much better. < Previous Story Next Story>

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Welcome! The decision to begin treatment takes a great deal of strength and courage. We honor your desire for change by making the admissions process simple and straight forward. Get The HelpYou Deserve Admission Process Admission Process Welcome! Thank you for taking this important first step . The decision to begin treatment takes a great deal of strength and courage. We honor your desire for change by making the admission process simple and straightforward. What to Expect What to Expect Apply Appointment Treatment COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION Begin by completing an application. All information submitted on our website is private and confidential. WMMHC will not deny services due to race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, housing status, or inability to pay. We accept physician referrals, but you do not need one to access our services. If you need assistance in filling out our intake paperwork call 406-541-0024. Connect wiht Us Today at 406-532-8400 BEGIN YOUR TREATMENT PLAN After your initial assessment appointment, you and our team will design a comprehensive treatment plan to fit your specific and individual goals. Please review our Client Rights and HIPAA Privacy Practice . Connect wiht Us Today at 406-532-8400 SCHEDULING & ARRIVING TO YOUR APPOINTMENT Our team will contact you once we receive your application and schedule an assessment appointment. On the day of your appointment, Please bring your picture ID, proof o f income, social security card, and insurance card so we can make copies of your medical record. If you do not have insurance, click here . During your appointment, we will discuss your needs, review your history, and ask you some questions. Then, you and our team will design your recovery plan together. Connect wiht Us Today at 406-532-8400 Apply

Western Montana Mental Health works with all insurance providers to facilitate the greatest benefit from your coverage. Payment Arrangemets Treatment Costs No Insurance Credit Cards Insurance & Payment Options Medicad Approval Need Medicaid Approval Montana Medicaid provides free or low-cost health insurance to qualifying individuals and can cover all or some of your mental health treatment or substance use disorder services. Click the link below to determine if you are eligible for benefits. Apply for Montana Mediciad Insurance and Payment Options What does treatment costs? Treatment consists of an individualized program; therefore, the total cost of treatment depends upon such variables as level of care, length of stay, pharmacy, labs, and psychiatric services provided. After the initial assessment appointment, our team can assist in confirming benefits with your insurance provider and determining an approximate out-of-pocket expense. You will be billed according to our current fee schedule and are responsible for co-pays, deductibles and any other costs not reimbursed by your insurance carrier. If you do not have insurance we can still help. In some cases, we can offer a sliding scale fee to help offset treatment costs. Please contact our Accounts Receivable Department for more information; 406-532-8425 . What insurance do you accept? Western Montana Mental Health works with all insurance providers to facilitate the greatest benefit from your coverage. We accept Medicaid, Medicare, Healthy Montana Kids, and most private insurance. In some cases, we can offer a sliding scale fee to help offset treatment costs. Please contact our Accounts Receivable Department at 406-532-8425 How much will my insurance cover? For clients who would like to use their private insurance to cover of the cost of treatment, we can attempt to verify coverage and benefits. Please contact our Accounts Receivable Department at 406-532-8425 . Verification is not a guarantee of coverage or payment. What if I don't have insurance? Effective and timely intervention is critical to recovery; paying for treatment should not prevent an individual from receiving services. If you are uninsured, you may qualify for the Montana Medicaid HELP program or other state assistance. If no coverage options are accessible, our Accounts Receivable Department may be able to arrange a sliding scale fee . Please contact our Accounts Receivable Department for more information; 406-532-8425 . Do you accept credit cards? Yes, we accept all major credit cards and most HSA plans. Please contact our Accounts Receivable Department at 406-532-8425. Can payment arrangements be made? We will always try to work with you, and in some cases payment arrangements can be made. Payment arrangements, whether through an insurance company, employer, family, friend, and/or patient, must be made with the Accounts Receivable Department prior to admission. Please contact the Accounts Receivable Department for more information; 406-532-8425 . Can I pay my account online? Yes! You can make payments online through our secure payment portal. Click here to access the payment portal Where do I find the information I need to access my account? You will need details from your most recent statement to log in and make a payment. What if I don’t have a statement or can't access my account? If you are unable to find your statement or are having trouble accessing your account, please contact us at 406-532-8425 . Medicaid Approval | Treatment Costs | Insurance | Credit Cards | Payment Arrangements

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